Robertson, Donald J.
Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor (Ancient Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300256666
- author:
- Robertson, Donald J.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 14.7 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Philosophers, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Discover the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, in this engaging biography.
This novel study explores Marcus's psychological journey, examining his relationships with key figures and how they shaped his thoughts and actions. Drawing on his own writings, correspondence, and historical records, Donald J. Robertson sheds light on the mind of the emperor, revealing a complex individual grappling with the demands of power and personal conviction.
From his views on slavery and women to his response to civil war and the treatment of Christians, Robertson skillfully weaves together Marcus's inner journey as a philosopher with the outer events of his life as a Roman emperor. A thought-provoking exploration of one of history's most fascinating figures.
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